So how long can a goldfish live? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. It depends on several factors, from the type of goldfish to the quality of water they’re living in. Single-tail goldfish that are kept in good tank conditions normally live for 10 to 15 years. While fancy goldfish have shorter lifespans, … Read more
After writing about them since the beginning of this blog a year ago, it’s about time for an official fancy goldfish caresheet. These fish are the victim of many fishkeeping myths – they cannot actually live in fish bowls, they don’t actually have a short livespan and fish flakes aren’t a fantastic idea either – … Read more
One of the most atrocious myths about goldfish care is that they live happily in fish bowls. Sadly, this has led to millions of fish being kept in very inhumane conditions. The truth is that goldfish should never be kept in bowls, and animal welfare activists have already succeeded in getting goldfish bowls banned in … Read more
